Heatwave triggers "false autumn" in UK
Searing summer temperatures in the UK have not just parched the earth and dried up rivers, lakes and reservoirs but are also seeing trees shed their leaves early......»»
ChatGPT’s popularity triggers global generative AI investment surge
While AI is not a new technology – companies have been investing heavily in predictive and interpretive AI for years – the announcement of the GPT-3.5 series from OpenAI in late 2022 captured the world’s attention and triggered a surge of i.....»»
Researcher: This is the hottest autumn on record—and it"s impacting the climate system and human society
We are still getting used to a "new normal" of devastating summer heat waves. But the effects of a warming climate are being felt throughout the year, and recent autumn months have been further off the charts than ever......»»
Image: Autumn in Japan
This image, from the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission on 1 November 2023, captures the colors of autumn over the Japanese archipelago......»»
Research counters "confidence gap" stereotype for women entrepreneurs
According to one prevalent gender stereotype, women are "under-confident" in their ability to thrive as entrepreneurs. But like so many gender stereotypes, this one turns out to be false, says Jennifer Jennings, a professor in the Alberta School of B.....»»
Q&A: Instead of bagging fall leaves, take the lazy way out and more environmentally friendly yard
Autumn is the season to gaze at gorgeous leaves of gold, yellow and orange as they flutter from the trees and fall on our yards—but then, of course, comes the tedious task of raking them up and trying to decide what to do with them. SciLine intervi.....»»
Temperature increase triggers viral infection: Research maps what happens on an atomic level
Researchers at Lund University, together with colleagues at the NIST Synchrotron Facility in the U.S., have mapped on an atomic level what happens in a virus particle when the temperature is raised......»»
El Nino set to last at least til April: UN
The El Niño weather phenomenon, which triggers higher global temperatures, is expected to last until at least April 2024, the United Nations said on Wednesday......»»
Establishing the science of stone walls
New England's landscape is known for many things, such as the brilliant diversity of colorful foliage on display each autumn. It is at this time of the year when another iconic landscape feature re-emerges as the leaves fall—thousands of miles of s.....»»
Bluetti introduces AC2A and AC70 Portable Generators perfect for your autumn excursions
Don't let the colder weather stop the fun, a Bluetti portable power station can power your fall adventures.Bluetti introduces new portable power station options for fall adventures.As an industry leader, Bluetti continues to push advancements in port.....»»
Scientists identify gene that triggers dramatically increased root growth
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists identified a gene "hotspot" in the poplar tree that triggers dramatically increased root growth. The discovery supports the development of better bioenergy crops and other plants that can thrive in difficult c.....»»
How climate change is affecting the seasons
Autumn has finally arrived in the UK following an unusually sunny September. The days are growing shorter, the temperature cooler, and the leaves are changing color......»»
California suspends Cruise robotaxis after car dragged pedestrian 20 feet
Horrifying hit-and-run triggers California suspension of Cruise robotaxis. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Less than three months after the California Public Utilities Commission approved robotaxi-s.....»»
How to use iOS 17"s new Shortcuts features to control displays, record spending, and more
Apple has added to its list of Shortcut activation triggers — meaning you can make your iPhone or iPad can now do more for you automatically in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17.Shortcuts have been updated in iOS 17Next time you connect a monitor to your iPad,.....»»
Storm Babet triggers flooding, power cuts in northern Europe
Deadly Storm Babet unleashed extensive flooding and damaged towns in Denmark and Norway into Saturday, while continuing to sweep across the UK......»»
Scientists discover the possible triggers for bacterial pathogens, opening the door for new treatment strategies
The legendary Alexander Fleming, who famously discovered penicillin, once said "never to neglect an extraordinary appearance or happening." And the path of science often leads to just that. New UNLV research is turning the page in our understanding o.....»»
How Israel-Hamas War Misinformation Is Spreading Online
Experts say social media platforms have been flooded with false claims, adding to the confusion about what is happening on the ground. Earlier this week, Marc Zell, a representative for Republicans Overseas Israel, a U.S.-based poli.....»»
AMD pulls graphics driver after “Anti-Lag+” triggers Counter-Strike 2 bans
Apex Legends also among the games affected by overzealous DLL alterations. Enlarge / The red eyes represent the mark of VAC for Anti-Lag+ players. (credit: Valve) AMD has taken down the latest version of its AMD Adrenali.....»»
Victory Automotive to pay $9 million to settle U.S. Paycheck Protection Program false claims case
Victory Automotive will pay $9 million, including more than $1.6 million to a whistleblower former employee, to resolve an allegation it misrepresented itself as a small business when applying for a $6.3 million Paycheck Protection Program loan, acco.....»»
Peregrine falcons set off false alarms to make prey easier to catch, study finds
Predators must eat to survive—and to survive, prey must avoid being eaten. One theory, the Wolf-Mangel model, suggests predators could use false attacks to tire prey out or force them to take bigger risks, but this has been hard to show in practice.....»»
False pride: When praise from managers makes employees arrogant and a problem for their colleagues
In three online surveys conducted with several hundred participants, the experts looked into how interactions between managers and staff affected employees' behavior towards one another......»»